 These aircraft help extend the eyes and ears of the fleet at sea and are integral to the ASuW and ASW capabilities of the RN
In 2011, the Jetstreams were replaced by Avenger T1 aircraft, modified Beechcraft King Air 350ERs, as part of the UK Military Flying Training System.The Squadron operates four commercially owned but military-registered aircraft, employing a mixture of military and civilian personnel to achieve the instructional task.As well as training Fleet Air Arm observers, aircrewmen undertake the Sensor Operator Lead-in Course, it also carries out training for Weapon System Operators (Early Warning) for the Royal Air Force.